November.
The careers convention is in early November. All 3 post 16 options are explored includng apprenticeships, further education colleges [Kendal, Lancaster and Morecambe and Furness Colleges] and the Sixth Form.

December.
All young people in year 11 who are considering apprenticeships must have a careers interview by Christmas.

January.
The start of the apprenticeship recruitment process. Large companies start to contact Connexions with recruitment plans. [eg BNFL. Bae systems, BT, Kimberly Clark, United Utilities.]

Through spring term start to write to smaller companies [ building firms, hairdressers, engineering companies, garages etc. ] Contact Mike Ridyard for lists of firms to contact.

February.
Apply for further education colleges. Application forms are in school. Apply to all 3 if you want but be sure to attend open days.

March.
Barrow Sixth Form College link tutor interviews in school. Talk through A level , AVCE or GCSE retake courses.

April .
Keep looking out for any suitable apprenticeships on the upper school noticeboard.

Make sure you have a college course fall back plan.

May.
If you are going to college obtain an application pack from school for the Education Maintenance Allowance [EMA].

SUMMER
Keep options open. Keep in touch with The Connexions Office .Look for late vacancies on the Connexions site www.connexionscumbria.co.uk